How to Unjam a Paper Shredder
00:00:33 Part 1 Fixing a Basic Jam
00:00:40 1 – Unplug the shredder
00:01:17 2 – If needed, empty the wastebasket
00:01:51 3 – Switch the shredder to reverse and plug it back in
00:02:28 4 – If the shredder jams in reverse, switch back to auto/forward
00:03:30 5 – Reduce the thickness of your load before re-shredding
00:04:20 Part 2 Manually Unclogging a Stubborn Jam
00:04:28 1 – Unplug the shredder for safety
00:04:59 2 – Remove the top shredding portion if possible
00:05:50 3 – Use a pair of tweezers to pull pieces of paper from the blades
00:06:31 4 – Cut curled-up pieces of paper with a knife, then tug them out
00:07:07 5 – Use a screwdriver or a pair of pliers to remove stuck pieces of paper or plastic
00:08:06 6 – Feed heavy cardstock into the shredder behind the jam
00:08:52 7 – Use shredder oil for particularly nasty jams
00:09:54 8 – Run the shredder in reverse once the jam is mostly cleared
00:10:21 9 – Test whether the jam is clear by shredding a single piece of paper
00:10:42 Part 3 Avoiding Future Jams
00:10:49 1 – Avoid over-feeding the shredder
00:11:21 2 – Avoid fast-feeding the shredder
00:12:00 3 – Avoid folding or wrinkling paper before feeding it into the shredder
00:12:42 4 – Be wary of thicker or harder materials (like cardboard, plastic, etc
00:13:18 5 – Empty the bin frequently
00:13:56 6 – Keep the shredder’s cutting cylinder well-oiled
00:15:04 Tips
00:15:48 Warnings
Content taken from WikiHow https://www.wikihow.com/Unjam-a-Paper-Shredder
Post time: Jun-18-2017